#that would have required them to have narrative attention 🤔)

[ssaalexblake]

Actually no I'm not done. Raffi's family being told the truth wanting to see her because of it is openly confusing because it implies that the things discovered in S1, those things that Raffi was called crazy for believing, the things she was Correct about, apparently? Are not common knowledge?

Because that scene with her ex rubbed me The Wrong Way for so many reasons but also for the fact that his arguments against her were seemingly factually wrong. He's annoyed by her 'conspiracy theories' that... Were proven publicly to be actually true?

And it Had to have been public because otherwise synths wouldn't have been re-legalised?

But they found out she had some medals for it all and now they're all reconciling? This doesn't work.

[mahjeevas]

I have a friend who hates Peeta so much, because they only watched the movies. They said that Peeta is a weakling and a stalker etc.

What key point or best qualities of Peeta's I should tell them so they change their mind? Thank you 😊

(Please don't answer with, "they should read the novel, it's so good!", I've tried many times, fail every times 😑) @curiouspeetamellark

Hmmmm, lemme try 🤔

Peeta is truly benevolent. He does good things without expecting something in return! In the 74th games, he had so little expectations on his odds at winning that he solely focused on how HE could help Katniss look good and have a higher shot at winning. He joined the Careers, played the star-crossed lovers with all his heart and the only things he expected to get out of it was in regards to Katniss survival. He enjoyed the kissing and the lovey-dovey stuff? Yes, but remember that he had only one goal in mind: Katniss wins. He let himself enjoy those moments because they were the only ones he would get before his death. Peeta saw himself as a dead man walking throughout his first games and we can see it clearly when they change the rules so Peeta and Katniss have to fight to the death for the crown. Before Katniss processes the information, Peeta is already throwing his weapon in the near-by lake. Peeta never used Katniss for anything, and he might be the only character that never had a secret agenda for interacting with her throughout the series. He manipulated her, but never USED her to achieve something for him. Everytime Peeta manipulates her, he does it to make her look good, to help her into getting sponsors and with the goal to keep her alive. Even if it cost his own life.

Peeta is aware of his privilege. It might not seem clear to some readers, but he knows how the world works and he knows he's on the privileged side of things. He had his portion of suffering, yes, but never forgot that others had it way worse than him. I even think his decision to take a shot at manipulating the Capitolites and the media to his favor (in order to help Katniss) shows how he knows people think. They had careers getting all the attention, with their big personalities and all. Maybe Katniss would've end up overlooked for dodging fireballs and climbing trees and all, because she's quiet and reserved. The media tends to focus more on big personalities, you know? I do think Peeta is cunning enough to have perceived from past games that the Capitol loves: bloodthirsty tributes, sexy/beautiful tributes or tributes with big personalities and thought "how can I make her capture their attention so they can see what I see in Katniss?" since she's neither of those things. Since he knows Katniss is focused on her survival, he decides to take on a manipulative approachthat she would never think on her own. He's also aware Seam people have it way worse than the Merchant side of 12, what with him throwing her the bread without caring for the consequences. Katniss thought he was blind from the horrors of the Capitol up until he donated money for Rue and Thresh's families.

Peeta is kind. He condones war because he thinks the Capitol and 13 will mutually destroy each other. He plays the game up until the end of the series, but he never thought killing was the answer to anything. He resorts to manipulation, because it requires a conversation and, hopefully, an understanding rather than resorting to violent acts. It might not be a good thing, because when the other side is not up for debate and is full-on committed to murder anyone that stands against them, conversation is not exactly the answer, yeah? Peeta wanted a revolution based on telling an attractive and inspiring narrative that would change everybody's minds, but... yeah, we all know revolutions are never made with only words. It does show he's very respectful of other people's boundaries and rights, though.

He can admit when he's wrong. Even if he got angry and disappointed at katniss after discovering their romance wasn't as real as he thought, he later apologizes to her for "holding her up" for what she did and said in the Games. Many people who dislike Peeta use this as proof of how abusive or toxic he is, but COME ON! He was in love with her. He had an idealized view about her. He thought he was going to die. He's freaking 16! People should be able to be angry about things, specially when this something is tied to traumatic events. We don't condone Katniss for using their star-crossed lovers narrative to survive. We don't condone her for playing Peeta. We know she did it all to survive, because she's the sole provider for her family! Also, she's also 16 and went through severe trauma. We forgive and understand all her reasons, and even love her for doing all it takes to get back to her family, so why this is never applied to Peeta? We never condone Katniss for overlooking how severely traumatized Peeta is! We catch glimpses of it, of course, but we never get full dialogues on how HE had it bad at home with his mother and all. We see very little of Peeta being rightfully pissed. We see very little of Peeta crumbling down over the fact his alone in the world after 12's bombing. The same people thay forgives Katniss for those things never do the same to Peeta, and I never understood that.

Peeta is forgiving. After being brainwashed and going through 2 Games and a War, he decided to take care of himself. After, he went back to Katniss. He could blame it all on her: the death of his family, the torture he went through, all the lying, etc. Peeta only did those things while he was hijacked, but I do think he recovered from that because he gets back to Katniss and learns to love her again, only this time without idealizing her. If Peeta never healed himself of the hijacking, he would never had gone back to her. He would've kept blaming her for everything and hated her still. However, he didn't. I do think he even forgave her for the wrong things she actually did to him, because he's a very understanding man. He's mature, despite Peeta haters thinking otherwise.

Most important, he never forces his beliefs on Katniss. Neither does he forces his will and desires on her. Peeta never takes her choices away from her. Katniss doesn't love him back? He's angry, but he says for her to call him when she figures things out. She doesn't speaks to him for 6 months after their Games? He gives her space. She's screaming during the night? He goes check on her and doesn't expect anything of her. He's even surprised when Katniss asks him to stay with her, and he only does it because she ASKS! They even have that funny moment with the "You'll allow it? Yeah, I'll allow it", so how could Peeta not be a respectful, considerate guy? How?????

Peeta flirts like a pro. Well, to see how freaking PERFECT he is at flirting, one should read the novels but since your friend will not read before they are convinced, here's a few good moments of Peeta flirting: he calls Katniss 'sweetheart' when she finds him bleeding to death; he wants to know all her secrets after Finnick offers Katniss a sugar cube; he says he always have nightmares about losing her but is fine once he sees she's ok 💙

Peeta is good at self-assessment. He knows when he fucks up and apologizes for it. He knows his weaknesses. He knows a few of his strengths.

Peeta is reasonable. Peeta bakes. Peeta paints. Peeta is sensible. Peeta is not judgemental. Peeta deserves all the love is this world and I hope I could help you❤️

[amongtomesandtales]

Reading Habits Meme 📖

Thanks for bringing me in on this tag @teagarages! Do you have a certain place at home for reading? Hmm, sort of? I have two big comfy armchairs where I can sit with my legs tucked up underneath me or in a cross-legged position - I mostly sit and read in them 🤔I’m not picky tbh - if I can find a focus, I can pretty much read anywhere. But when I’m home I also occasionally lie and read in my bed or sit on the landing outside my flat (it’s an outdoor landing) in a cheap wicker chair I bought last year.  Do you use bookmarks? If so, what kind? Yes - I have a few “real” bookmarks that I’ve either gotten through book orders and/or at the few bookshops I’ve visited on my travels (I say few because I have been to nowhere near enough bookshops of course 😉)  I would really love to have bookmarks with both some of Klimt’s artwork and Van Gogh’s on them 😍 Can you stop reading or do you need to get to the end of a chapter? I can - question is if I like doing it 😆 If I have the time for it I prefer finishing the chapter I’m reading, but if I’m not able to I just prefer finishing the page I’m on. Do you eat or drink while eating? Sometimes - but then it’s snack-eating or tea-drinking. I don’t read while I eat my meals at the dining table though - that requires my full attention hahah Music or TV while reading? Music - preferably instrumental, but it mainly depends on the kind of book I’m reading.I don’t watch TV while reading - my mind can’t focus on two narratives at the same time 😅 One book at a time or multiple? One book at a time, unless the second one is an audiobook. Reading at home or while out? I prefer reading at home, but like a lot of bookworms and/or socially anxious/uncomfortable people I rarely leave my home without a book in my bag - just in case. I can easily read while out and surrounded by people, as long as I can keep my focus 😊 Reading silently or out loud? Silently when on my own - I only ever read out loud if I find a really amazing sentence or the prose inspires me to read aloud a page or two. I mean, I do read aloud at other times but then it’s when I’m reading a story for a child or need to show something to my groupproject-members  Do you ever read ahead or skip pages? It happens that I skim-read, but that’s as close as we get. If I skip pages I’ll worry that I’ve missed something of vital importance in whatever part I’ve missed.  Do you break the spine of your books? Not on purpose, but it does happen if the book is a very floppy paperback or a hefty tome of a book 😅 I buy a good deal of my books second-hand as well and (depending on the state the book has been sold in) I’m not picky about the spine already being broken as long as it’s not falling apart. Do you ever write in your books? No - I very very rarely underline, but I won’t deny it has happened before. Otherwise I might sticky-tab a book but even then it won’t be heavily tabbed 😬 If you want to do this, I’ll tag a few mutuals whose answers I’d love to hear!  @freshliterature @witch-of-clinch-mountain @baldursgatekeeper @thelibraryiscool @bookvoyage @booksareperfection and @natreadsthings